Free shipping. The best ratio is to have 1 male and 2 females or 2 males and 4 females. Did you know: Guppies have been deliberately set free in Asian waters to fight the spread of malaria. Free shipping on many items ... Guppy 1 Pair Male&Female German Tuxedo Ribbon Live Fish Guppies Aquarium . Guppies mature within 10-20 weeks and can live up to 4 years, in that time females can have many broods of fry. Sexual harassment in guppies, or unwanted male attention, is a product of males attempting to mate as many times as possible due to the low energy cost of sperm production. They even fulfilled my request of more males than females, and … In a study of selection, male and female guppies from genetically diverse populations were collected from different mountain streams and placed together in an isolated environment containing no predators. Let us get more details about the guppy male to female ratio since it is a very important issue that needs to be discussed with every pet fish owner especially beginners! I ordered the 20 male and female guppies, five male guppies, and two female guppies. Guppy male to female ratio. Lifespan in the wild differs from that of a live tank, but depending on the dynamics of the aquarium guppies can live slightly longer than in the wild.With a well planned out aquarium that has plenty of rocks Male guppies evolve to be more dull in color and have fewer, smaller spots under intense predation both in wild and in laboratory settings. This is the developing young guppies. The male was about 4 to 6 weeks old. Guppies are a classic aquarium fish. All arrived alive with only one that doesn't look like it's gonna make it. I have two guppies right now who are maturing. The female was about a week old when I got her as just a random fry. It’s a smart and effective tactic! Female guppies in a high-predation environment also evolve to prefer brightly colored males less, often rejecting them. Male and Female Pingu Guppies Poecilia Wingei. Guppies are popular pets and make attractive additions to a home aquarium. The reason that you need to have this type of male to female ratio is that the male will chase the females all the time trying to impregnate them. $25.00. They were first discovered in 1937 in the South American country, Venezuela. As the brood gets further along developmentally, the spot will get darker and expand. Adult male guppies (Poecilia reticulata) exhibit genetically determined spots, while juvenile and adult female guppies lack spots. Get the best deals on Female Live Aquarium Guppy Fish when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 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